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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 07:31 UTC
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cbsnews.com
James Talarico announces record-breaking $64 million fundraising haul in Texas Senate race
The Talarico campaign said that brings his total fundraising to $134 million since he announced his candidacy last year.
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nbcnews.com
Trump says government won’t livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
Family members of Hasan’s victims will be able to watch in person, Trump said, nixing a plan announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to make the execution widely viewable.
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cnbc.com
Southwest is overhauling its frequent flyer program. Here's what's changing
Southwest Airlines is overhauling its loyalty program and replacing A-List and A-List Preferred with three new tiers.
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bbc.com
Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad
Trump said some would "rather not watch" the execution of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
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sports.yahoo.com
Troy Aikman responds to reported MNF contract tensions with Joe Buck: 'I’m looking forward to … where my next landing spot might be'
Joe Buck has signed a $100 million extension with ESPN, but Troy Aikman still has not.
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ksl.com
Judge temporarily blocks federal plan to relocate US Forest Service to Utah
A plan to relocate the U.S. Forest Service headquarters to Utah has hit a snag.
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finance.yahoo.com
Ukraine calls out Musk and US for Starlink slowdown
The 8:30 Hosts Julie Hyman, Pras Subramanian, and Jake Conley discuss a Ukrainian official saying Starlink military connectivity was suddenly slowed, disrupting drone operations and air defenses. SpaceX (SPCX) CEO Elon Musk responded that the product is Star Shield, which is controlled by the US government.
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nbcnews.com
Lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy mistrial says he has felt harassed
Michael P. Desronvil doubled down during an interview with “Fox & Friends,” insisting claims he was not following the standard of reasonable doubt during jury deliberations were false.
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nypost.com
Powerful storm to slam the Northeast with rain, dangerous winds before first major fall freeze
A powerful storm system will sweep through the Great Lakes Thursday before soaking the Northeast with a Friday washout, bringing a nasty combination of rain and strong wind gusts.
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Group chats from Nolan Wells' phone show what his friends said before and after he vanished
Messages pulled from Nolan Wells' phone show what his friends said before and after the 18-year-old disappeared in early July following a boat outing with friends.
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Dire warning in California city as mass layoffs hit police department including top captain amid cash blackhole
One major challenge involves 33,000 pieces of evidence that still need to be transferred.
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Fall finally arrives in Colorado with snow, rain and flight disruptions
Denver Water recommends disconnecting garden hoses and shutting off outdoor faucets before temperatures dip below freezing. Insulated faucet covers can also provide some extra protection.
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fox4news.com
Driver sentenced to 7 years for drunken crash that killed SMU student
A Dallas woman was sentenced to 7 years in prison after the 2023 death of an SMU student.
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nbcsports.com
Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN
Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
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krishnamoorthi.house.gov
Krishnamoorthi Responds to Attempted Mass Shooting at His Family’s Hindu Temple in Aurora, Warns of Surging Anti-Indian Hate
SCHAUMBURG — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) issued the following statement after authorities arrested a 19-year-old man accused of attempting to carry out a mass shooting targeting Indian Americans at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. According to prosecutors, the suspect, who espoused white supremacist and neo-Nazi beliefs, allegedly attempted to open fire Sunday before his rifle jammed.
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9to5mac.com
Apple sets cutoff time for getting fastest iPhone Duo pre-order - 9to5Mac
iPhone Duo pre-orders start tomorrow, and if you want the fastest checkout possible, Apple has a deadline for its ‘Get Ready’ process.
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purdue.edu
Earhart expedition update: Weather prevents shore work Thursday; ID update expected in next 48 hours
NIKUMARORO, Kiribati — Severe weather in the South Pacific prevented members of the Taraia Object expedition team from going ashore Thursday (Oct. 15), temporarily pausing field operations in the…
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Plaza Hotel in NYC closing for 4-year renovation starting in 2027
The Plaza Hotel in Midtown Manhattan is closing in January for repair and restoration work on its facade.
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yahoo.com
Secret documents reveal donors behind $330 million for Trump's ballroom
A list obtained by The Washington Post reveals all the major donors to President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, including previously undisclosed contributors who have benefited from regu...
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pbs.org
Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries as relations with Trump sour
Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Russia’s Ryazan region early Thursday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a brief truce spurned by Moscow was over amid deepening tensions with Washington.
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theguardian.com
US lawmakers unveil bill to hold Wall Street’s ‘Epstein-connected’ bosses to account
Move comes as Senator Elizabeth Warren condemns Barclays response to questions over ex-boss’s ties to sex offender
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fox5atlanta.com
Georgia early voting sets record as turnout nears 365,000
The latest figures from the Secretary of State’s Office show nearly 365,000 in-person voters and more than 16,000 accepted absentee ballots.
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nbcnews.com
James Talarico touts record fundraising haul in Texas Senate race
The campaign announced raising $64 million in the third quarter. FEC reports are due Thursday night and not yet available to verify the total or details about the haul.
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White House defends new press secretary over her legal credentials
Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.
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macrumors.com
Apple Announces Deadline to 'Get Ready' to Pre-Order the iPhone Duo
Apple today announced that customers have until 9 p.m. Pacific Time today to "get ready" for their iPhone Duo pre-order. By completing this process via Apple's online store or the Apple Store app, Apple said customers can "check out with a single click" when iPhone Duo pre-orders go live on Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. Pacific Time.
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ca.news.yahoo.com
Raging Secret War Between Two Trump Officials Spills Into the Open
A vicious battle between two of Donald Trump’s senior appointees has exploded into public view after months of bitter infighting and extraordinary threats. The feud sees Deputy Secretary of State Chri...
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deadline.com
Zendaya To Star In Alex Garland's New Sci-Fi Film At A24
Zendaya has inked to star in an untitled A24 sci-fi film from Alex Garland and A24, the studio behind her hit series ‘Euphoria.’
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variety.com
Zendaya to Star in Alex Garland Sci-Fi Film at A24
Zendaya and Alex Garland are both reuniting with A24 for an unnamed science-fiction movie set to go into production in 2027
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thedailybeast.com
Trump Humiliated by Jaw-Dropping Attack on World Stage
Ukraine’s long-suffering leader has had enough of Trump’s bromance with Vladimir Putin.
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Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
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foxnews.com
DOJ gives California 48 hours to review list of possible noncitizens on voter rolls
The Justice Department gave California 48 hours to confirm whether noncitizens were mailed ballots, threatening emergency relief if it fails to act.
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cbssports.com
The Six Pack: Picks for Ohio State vs. Indiana, Notre Dame vs. BYU and Tom Fornelli's lock of Week 7
Trust The Process for a Week 7 highlighted by two monster top-10 matchups
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Trump Team’s Brutal Texts Trashing Katie Zacharia Are Leaked
President Donald Trump’s new White House press secretary has been savaged by her own team, according to leaked messages. Katie Zacharia is the latest Trump official to switch from Fox News and, on Tue...
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Trump Team’s Brutal Texts Trashing Katie Zacharia Are Leaked
President Donald Trump’s new White House press secretary has been savaged by her own team, according to leaked messages. Katie Zacharia is the latest Trump official to switch from Fox News and, on Tue...
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theweek.com
How powerful are the Houthis in Yemen?
Saudi Arabia renews efforts to help the Yemeni government oust Iran-backed rebels, who control vast swathes of the country
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pagesix.com
Kelly Clarkson returns to stage as drama with Brooklyn store over toy bird rages on
Over the weekend, the “American Idol” alum eviscerated Art of Play over an alleged “Pretty Woman” moment she experienced in the shop.
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cnbc.com
How to handle a coworker who keeps giving you false information: 'You can't ignore it,' says expert
You may never a co-worker as enigmatic as Elizabeth Holmes. But you might have one who doesn't deliver or misrepresents situations. Try these strategies.
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Satellite images show Russia builds new drone attack base in six weeks
STORY: :: Russia builds a major new base for launching jet-powered drones in just six weeks, a Reuters analysis of satellite imagery reveals :: 2026 Planet Labs PBC :: Near Millerovo, Russia / Septem...
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tradewindsnews.com
Dark fleet hurdles cloud Trump’s plan to ease tanker sanctions
Easing sanctions would add to potential supply, but vessels would likely fall short of vetting standards
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huffpost.com
Trump Turns Pope's Cancer Diagnosis Into Pat On The Back: 'They're Big Trump Supporters'
The president immediately pivoted to what he appeared to view as a more important matter after briefly wishing Pope Leo XIV well.
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abcnews.com
Wholesale inflation jumped last month by most in four years as gas prices soared
Wholesale inflation rose more quickly than expected last month on a big jump in fuel costs, a sign that stubbornly rising prices remain an economic challenge for consumers and a political problem for Republicans in the midterm elections
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cnbc.com
Wholesale prices jumped 6.3% annually in September, biggest gain since 2022
September producer prices were expected to increase 0.6% month over month and 5.5% annually, according to the consensus estimate by Dow Jones.
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foxnews.com
Talarico dismisses past comments about God and gender as 'provocative' while invoking Charlie Kirk
James Talarico faced a Christian voter at a CNN town hall who questioned his faith over past comments calling God "non-binary" and citing the Bible.
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texastribune.org
James Talarico raises $64 million in third quarter
The Democratic U.S. Senate nominee says he’s raised more than $134 million over the past year.
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Illinois man arrested over alleged plot to attack Hindu place of worship, police say
Authorities say suspect, 19, was allegedly planning a mass shooting and had shared a white supremacist manifesto
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US teenager appears in court over alleged Hindu temple shooting plot
Alexandros Paporakis, 19, has appeared in court near Chicago after his arrest at the weekend.
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independent.co.uk
Pictures reveal huge cargo containers floating in Hormuz after Iran sinks two ships
Iran said that the vessel hit a mine while transiting the route
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Apple's Wall-Mounted HomeView Ships Without a Power Adapter
Apple's wall-mounted HomeView will ship without a power adapter, USB-C cable, or mount, requiring customers to purchase compatible accessories separately. In a support document posted on October 14, Apple outlined different power requirements for the two versions of its new smart home hub. The tabletop HomeView requires a USB-C power adapter rated for at least 30W, supporting an output of 15V at 2A or higher. The wall-mounted model requires at least 20W, with support for 9V at 2.22A or higher.
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nbcnews.com
Albania’s leader defies calls to resign as student protesters rampage in capital
The protesters have joined a broader anti-government campaign, the so-called flamingo movement, opposed to a development project linked to President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
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Wall Street is 'tiring of the Bank of Nvidia, the Bank of AMD and the Bank of Broadcom': Baird's Mortonson
The sell-off in AI-related stocks, according to Baird tech strategist Ted Mortonson, is increasingly about who needs financing and what that financing costs.